(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Robert C. Steele (ASN: 20904839), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 5 February 1945. Technical Sergeant Steele single-handedly routed a Japanese stronghold. His extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 11th Airborne Division, and the United States Army.